Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

dividers

Noun
/dɪˈvaɪdərz/
Definition
A tool used to draw circles or measure distances, or a piece of furniture that separates spaces.
Examples
  • She used the dividers to ensure all the circles were perfectly sized.
  • The office was designed with dividers to create a sense of privacy among employees.
  • In mathematics class, students learned how to use dividers to measure angles.
Meaning
Dividers are instruments or objects that separate, mark, or measure spaces in various contexts.
Synonyms
  • separators
  • partitions
  • markers